Preserving natural genetic diversity and ecological function of wild species is a central goal
in conservation biology. As such, anthropogenic hybridization is considered a threat to wild …

With novel human–wildlife interaction, predation regimes, and environmental conditions, in
addition to often fragmented and smaller populations, urban areas present wildlife with …

After decades of intense persecution, the Iberian wolf subspecies faced a severe bottleneck
in the 1970s that considerably reduced its range and population size, nearly leading to its …

RK Wayne has arguably been the most influential geneticist of canids, famously promoting
the conservation of wolves in his homeland, the United States. His influence has been felt in …

Integrating data across studies with traditional microsatellite genetic markers requires
careful calibration and represents an obstacle for investigation of wide-ranging species …

The golden jackal (Canis aureus) is a reoccurring species in the centre of the Carpathian
basin, in Hungary. In total, 31 golden jackal tissue samples were collected, from 8 white …

Simple Summary The Alpine ibex (Capra ibex) is a protected wild ungulate. The species is
known to have a low genetic variability and to occasionally suffer from local population …

Abstract The Carpathian Mountains have been constantly inhabited by grey wolves and
present one of the largest distribution areas in Europe, comprising between 2300 and 2700 …

Human demographic expansion has confined wildlife to fragmented habitats, often in
proximity to human‐modified landscapes. Such interfaces facilitate increased interactions …

Introgressive hybridization between wolves and dogs is a conservation concern due to its
potentially deleterious long‐term evolutionary consequences. European legislation requires …